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Results-driven Project Manager and Grants Manager securing $4.2M+ through compliant, data-driven programs.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven Project and Grants Manager with 13+ years of experience leading high-impact government initiatives and securing millions in grant funding. I combine stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership with program evaluation, risk mitigation, and federal compliance to advance organizational missions. Over my career, I’ve secured $4.2M+ in competitive grant funding with a 90% success rate and increased funding by 25% year-over-year through strategic research and relationship management.
I lead from the details—managing budgets ($2M annual oversight), building audit-ready documentation repositories (100% audit readiness), and streamlining workflows with centralized opportunity databases to reduce research time by 20%. I’ve also recruited and trained 150+ NSF peer reviewers, improved client satisfaction by 35%, and helped drive policy advocacy results, contributing to 3 meaningful legislative reforms through 20+ public forums.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Federal Gov Projects Manager
Lux Consulting Group, Inc.
Jul 2022 - Aug 2025 (3 years 1 month)
Led GRFP participation efforts to increase applicant diversity by 30% and oversaw the NSF peer reviewer process, recruiting, managing, and training 150+ reviewers while reducing onboarding time by 20%. Managed cross-functional teams delivering 15+ federal initiatives on time and within budget, and conducted risk assessments that reduced project delays by 25%.
Grants Program Manager
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year)
Developed and managed 20+ grant proposals, securing $2.5M in funding with a 90% success rate while ensuring alignment with court goals and funding compliance. Conducted funding research to identify 50+ opportunities, increasing grant funding by 25% year-over-year, and organized training sessions to improve grant-writing and compliance quality.
Justice Programs Manager
West Virginia Department of Homeland Security/Justice
Apr 2013 - Jul 2022 (9 years 3 months)
Developed and implemented 10+ strategic initiatives, managing a $2M annual budget and achieving 15% cost savings while improving justice program effectiveness. Partnered with 25+ stakeholders to expand program reach by 35%, served as a primary point of contact for 15+ grant applications securing $1.5M, and supported policy advocacy contributing to 3 legislative changes.
Family Centered Specialist
Institute of Family Centered Services
Jan 2012 - Apr 2013 (1 year 3 months)
Developed and implemented 100+ individualized care plans for families and children, achieving a 90% family satisfaction rate. Coordinated services with 15+ multidisciplinary teams, expanded resources through 20+ community partners, and supported grant writing for proposals securing $200K for family support initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
West Virginia University
Master of Science, Legal Studies and Public Administration
Earned an M.S. in Legal Studies and Public Administration from West Virginia University (2006).
Mountain State University
Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from Mountain State University (2002).
Mountain State University
Associate of Science, Criminal Justice
Earned an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from Mountain State University (2002).
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